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Old School - Toronto, Toronto, ON

Old School - Toronto

4.6
4.6
1081 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Serving brunch 7 days a week starting at 10AM on Weekdays and 9AM on Weekends. For group bookings larger than 8 or private events, please email info@oldschoolyyz.com.

Dinner is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with happy hour and nightly specials!

Home to the legendary Blueberry Hill Pancakes stack - We offer a fresh perspective on the classic neighbourhood eatery, throwing back to a simpler, more wholesome time when eating out was fun, approachable and most importantly, accessible. It brings patrons back to the mid-twentieth century – an era defined by a feel-good, optimistic mentality that influenced popular culture and food. Think Leave it to Beaver, Superbad, and Saved By The Bell came together in the most epic way possible.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Breakfast, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 815-8790
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Anant Kulkarni

Experiences

  • Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2!

    CA$45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for dinner on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night for a featured menu item for 2! Indulge in our slow-cooked half-rack 'Baby Got Back' ribs, 8oz NY Striploin '8 Mile' steak, fries, apple & broccoli slaw, and a creamy mushroom sauce! Enjoy this date night special for $45 (+tax & gratuity).
    Date Night Steak & Ribs for 2! photo
  • The Perfect 3-Course Prix Fixe

    CA$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights for our delicious 3-course prix fixe menu! Enjoy our Caesar salad, 8oz NY Striploin '8 Mile' steak with a creamy mushroom sauce, fries, apple & broccoli slaw, and end the night with a Chocolate Hazelnut Tart or Cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy for only $35/person (+tax & gratuity).
    The Perfect 3-Course Prix Fixe photo

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Fri - 17:30 - 21:30
    Join us every Thursday and Friday night between 5pm-7pm for HAPPY HOUR! We have $5 bar rail, $6 bottles and cans & $7 draught beer! Start your weekend a little bit early with us and our genuine classics & new additions on our dinner menu!

    HAPPY HOUR! photo
  • 50% off NEW Chicken Wings!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 17:30 - 21:30
    Take 50% off our NEW chicken wings! Choose from honey garlic, buffalo, or BBQ (breaded or naked). Includes crudites & blue cheese dip. Half-off deal available for dinner on Thursday nights after 5:00PM.

    50% off NEW Chicken Wings! photo
  • Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads!

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 17:30 - 21:30
    Take 50% off our NEW flatbreads! Choose from buffalo chicken or mushroom truffle. Half-off deal available for dinner on Friday nights after 5:00PM.

    Buy One Get One FREE Flatbreads! photo

What 1,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for brunch

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Comfort Food

  • Toronto

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old School in Toronto is a vibrant brunch spot praised for its "great food" and "friendly staff." Signature dishes like the Blueberry Hill pancakes and Benny & the Jets Benedict are favorites. Despite occasional noise or wait times, the "excellent service," especially from staff like John, creates a memorable dining experience.
1,081 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, even though it was crazy busy. The servings were plentiful and the menu had lots of interesting options. We’ll be going back to try their weekday value specials which all look attractive.
    Old School - TorontoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Matthew, thank you for coming and sharing your experience. We appreciate you leaving a nice review for us and hope to see you again!

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  2. Amit

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I can’t comment on the food because we never even got the chance to eat. The service was utterly abysmal. Despite having a reservation, we were left waiting endlessly with no updates or acknowledgment. When we approached the front-of-house staff for assistance, they were unhelpful, dismissive, and literally walked away without offering any explanation or solution. The complete lack of organization and care was shocking.

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  3. Tammy

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Table of three for family day brunch. The service was slow and rather inattentive. The pancakes were great. Chicken and waffles was just ok. The chicken was dry and not freshly fried. The turkey sausage tasted old. I would have expected a better quality meal for the price.

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  4. Vidhi

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cleanliness could have been better for an overall great experience

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  5. Henriques

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely amazing ! Made the experience even better - Food was top notch ! Not to mention the Mimosas ! Best brunch spot !

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  6. Fahmida

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have all these crazy deals. The stuff was extremely nice and fun to be around. The environment is not chaotic and perfect for girls date or any date tbh. The line up was not crazy at all given the rush. We got our tables very fast even though I made reservations standing right there. 10/10 recommend

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  7. Lisa

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! Our server was so pleasant even though so busy! Blueberry pancakes amazing…other than not very hot and no bacon as advertised. Still can’t beat the price for great food and service. Coffee was delicious too!! Will definitely make the long trip again😀

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  8. Rael

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Blueberry Hill pancake stack is always a good way to start the day. Bottomless coffee, my cup always remained full which was a blessing. The fried chicken is delicious! Service was great, love this place! Highly recommend!!

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  9. Michelle

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time trying. Ordered kids cheeseburger, chicken and waffle, and blt (throwback pricing special). For the price, the BLT was a good deal while on special. The chicken and waffle was pricy for what you get, its a fairly thick waffle but comes with maybe 2 small pieces of chicken. Kids cheeseburger is what you'd expect, nothing extraordinary. The service was lacking - we walked in and no one was in the front of the restaurant and once we were seated and ordered the staff just hung out back. Wouldn't return.

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  10. Daniella

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    People have suggested I try Old School for years, and honestly, i regret taking this long to try it. I made a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday brunch and we both loved it. It was so busy in there there were people waiting when we got there and even more waiting when we were leaving, and yet they were still able to seat us promptly at our reservation time. The portion sizes were great, the taste and the temperature of the food were both on point. The music was right up our alley/ The entire experience was great. We'll definitely be returning.

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FAQs

Old School - Toronto does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Old School - Toronto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 815-8790.

Old School - Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 1081 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Old School - Toronto

800 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dundas and Palmerston
  • Area
    Ossington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Breakfast, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anant Kulkarni
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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